For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,549 students in Gloucester County, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Gloucester County, VA is Gloucester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gloucester County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Gloucester County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public high schools.
Gloucester County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gloucester High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gloucester County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gloucester High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6680 Short Lane
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2526
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2526
Gr: 9-12 | 1,549 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Gloucester County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mid Peninsula Regional Spec Ed Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Gloucester Co. Public Schools,
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7880
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7880
6099 T C Walker Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-5445
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-5445
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
7066 Hayes Shopping Center
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9037
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9037
Gr: 7-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gloucester County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gloucester County, VA include Gloucester High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gloucester County?
1 public high schools are located in Gloucester County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester County?
Gloucester County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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